Quaich

The Quaich ( kweɪx ) is a traditional drinking vessel from Scotland. It is a shallow bowl with two handles, which is mainly used for whiskey. The term is derived from the Gaelic word for cuach cup.

History

In previous centuries, the Quaich of wood or horn was made ​​. From the 17th century there were mounts of silver and from this time there are also vessels entirely of metal. The vessels have been used for a welcome or farewell drink their visit both of Clan Chiefs, merchants as well as simple farmers.

They used Quaichs for whiskey or brandy. Sir Walter Scott served drinks in containers with silver inlays. The own Quaich had a glass floor, so that its owner could watch the drinking companions at any time. 1745 traveled the cup in the cookware of Bonnie Prince Charlie from Edinburgh to Derby.

The more romantic version of the Quaichs had a double glass bottom in which a lock of hair of the loved one was kept. So gave away King James VI. of Scotland in 1589 a Quaich as a wedding gift to Anna of Denmark and Norway.